The folks at Monrovia Nursery recently posted a helpful how-to list for creating a dog-friendly yard. You can read the full article, along with some suggested dog-friendly plants to consider, HERE.

Here are a few highlights to help you create a dog-friendly outdoor space:

• Make sure that your fencing is escape-proof (tall enough for jumpers and deep enough for diggers!)
• Choose plants that are non-toxic to pets and safe if your dog likes to nibble on them. Some common garden plants can be poisonous, so do your research.
• Provide shady and soft places for your dog to hang out in.
• Train your dog to walk on designated paths and stay away from temptations like digging in the dirt.
• Consider adding dog-specific elements to your yard, like dog runs, agility courses, kiddie pools, and sandboxes.

• Avoid treating your lawn with dangerous pesticides and herbicides and don’t use chemically treated mulches or cocoa mulch.
• Plant an edible garden just for your dog. Good vegetable choices for dogs include carrots, spinach, green beans, and zucchini.

Check out our blog post for some more outdoor pet safety tips. Enjoy your garden with your best friend!